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The earlier nail treatments our grannies and great-grannies were spoiled with during manicure sessions might have looked quite dashing but sadly didn’t last too long. It would take product manufacturers decades to figure out how to produce nail products that stay on for a long time, especially on the hands busy women who have to tend to so many hands-on daily tasks.
Thanks to modernized products and advanced technology, a good manicure polish can last several weeks (depending on the type of treatment you get). But only the best nail salon in DC know all the secrets to long-lasting nail care and in this guide, we are going to share a few of Spa Logic secrets to beautiful nails that stay polished and perfect for a long time. Let’s take a look.
Without proper nail preparation, even the best products won’t cling to your nails for long. In beauty schools, proper nail prep is one of the very first things that nail technicians learn.
Our nails might seem like hard dead coverings but they are much more complex than you can imagine. Nails are very much alive, they grow, have a complex curved design, are nourished by blood, and even secrete oils. All of these characteristics make it hard for any type of external material to permanently bond with the nail.
It is very hard to get nail products to form a proper bond with the nail but products also need to cling to the nail despite your nails constantly secreting oils.
For cosmetic products to form a lasting bond with human tissue like nails, the surface needs to be properly prepared with suitable products.
All good nail technicians are properly trained to deep clean the nails before starting on any cosmetic procedure. You will notice your nail tech buff, shine, clean, clip and polish your nails.
This is because these loose or dead parts of the skin can interfere with the bond.
The nail surface is also roughened because cosmetic products will adhere better to a more texturized surface than the natural smooth surface of your nails.
Any good nail technician will also thoroughly clean and sanitize the nails to prevent infections or to keep bacteria from getting caught between the nail and cosmetic products since this can have catastrophic results.
Finally, the nail is treated with products that naturally strip away your natural oil development and prepare the nail for the cosmetic layer.
This type of preparation is essential whether you are getting polish, gels, or acrylics.
Good nail technicians pride themselves on their advanced equipment and quality products. Nail salons are always fully equipped with advanced tools that not only ease the nail enhancement process but also reduce the time technicians have to spend on laborious tasks like filing. These types of experts also only invest in tried and trusted brands that always yield good results.
The quality equipment and high-end brands that nail experts rely on are some of the big secrets to nails that stay chip-free for longer.
Application techniques also play a huge role in the longevity of nail polishes. If polish or gels are applied too thickly, too thinly, or inappropriately, the newly fitted nails might be too bulky to work with or too fragile to handle lots of wear.
As you can imagine, it took nail technicians decades of experimentation and refinement to develop good application techniques and to figure out how thick, thin, or how many layers of easy product to add to ensure good results.
While lasting nails start with a professional nail job, aftercare can also have a huge impact on how long your nails last. There are lots of things you can do to keep your freshly manicured fingertips polished and perfect for longer like the following.
Soaking in the tub or kitchen sink for too long will eventually loosen up or break down any type of nail cosmetic product. While acrylics are relatively resilient to soaking, polishes, and gels tend to be quite vulnerable to hot-water soaks because many of these products are designed to loosen up and release when they are soaked.
It is best to keep your hands above the water level when enjoying a soak in the tub or to wear gloves when you are doing the dishes.
A new set of nails can feel a bit strange, especially if this is your very first time getting this type of cosmetic procedure.
Don’t fidget too much with your newly acquired nails. Consistent scratching, picking, and tapping can eventually break down the bond between cosmetic products and your fingernails. If you are fond of fidgeting then you are especially likely to see nail polishes or gels loosen up close to the nail bed or chip at the nail ends.
Cleaning products and other types of harsh chemicals are mostly designed to break down other materials, kill bacteria, and degenerate products they come in contact with. Because of their powerful corrosive effect, they will undoubtedly affect nail polishes as well. Try not to let harsh chemicals come in contact with your hands. Not only are these products damaging to your beautiful nails, but they can also be terrible for your skin.
Hard impact or rough tools and equipment like sanding paper can quickly turn a polished set of nails into a fashion disaster. If you are going to do some digging in the mud, taking on a DIY building or painting project, or doing any hard work with your hands then it is best to cover your beautiful nails in a pair of quality gloves.
A lasting pair of nails always starts at a good nail salon and Spa Logic DC is, by far, one of the finest salons to visit if you want a manicure job that stays picture-perfect for a long time. Make your booking and speak to one of our nail technicians about the best and longest nail enhancements to get during a manicure or pedicure. When our professionals are done with you, your hands will feel better than ever and you will sport a set of nails that stun wherever you go.
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